Cybersecurity has become an essential part of running a business. It is not a checklist, but a defence against industrialised and constant threats. Over the past year, we’ve seen a surge in cyberattacks, with ransomware-as-a-service (RaaS) making sophisticated attack tools available to virtually anyone. From small businesses to public institutions, no organisation is immune.
At Matrix Internet, we work with a diverse range of clients, from SMEs running brochure websites, to online retailers, government agencies, financial institutions, and enterprise-level platforms. Our cybersecurity experts help clients across all sectors defend against today’s most pressing cyber threats through services like server hardening, penetration testing, weekly vulnerability scanning, and strategic consultancy.
With the cybersecurity threat level at an all-time high, now is the time for every business regardless of size to review its digital defences.
The increasing availability of Ransomware as a Service (RaaS) tools has lowered the barrier to entry for cybercriminals. Even attackers with little technical knowledge can now launch damaging ransomware campaigns, phishing attacks, or coordinated DDoS attacks using rented infrastructure (Marks & Spencer 2025).
Meanwhile, small businesses are often seen as low-hanging fruit with fewer protections in place, they become easy targets. But larger organisations, particularly those in finance, healthcare, and the public sector, are also in the crosshairs, as their data and systems are more valuable.
This isn’t theory, it’s reality, we’ve seen it firsthand.
A small online retailer finds its checkout page defaced overnight, and customer payments are being secretly diverted. It takes days to uncover and fix—costing thousands in lost orders and customer trust.
A family-run accounting firm clicks on a seemingly innocent invoice attachment. Their systems lock up, files get encrypted, and hackers demand €10,000 in crypto to unlock everything—disrupting end-of-quarter work.
A crafty email appearing to come from the company director convinces Accounts to transfer €15,000 to a “suppler” (sic). Later, they discover it was a scam—money gone, bank alarmed, and reputational damage steep.
If you’re unsure whether your cybersecurity measures are up to the task, here are the key areas to evaluate immediately:
Where your servers are located and how they’re configured matters. On-premise servers require strong physical and digital controls, while cloud infrastructure (like Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Digital Ocean or Microsoft Azure) needs expert configuration to avoid security missteps like open ports, unrestricted access, or mismanaged credentials.
Our team specialises in server hardening, applying industry best practices to reduce attack surfaces, close unused ports, disable unnecessary services, and apply strict access controls
Cyberattacks often begin subtly, with small signs like unusual login attempts, data exfiltration patterns, or suspicious traffic spikes. Without proper monitoring in place, these signs go unnoticed until it’s too late.
Matrix Internet provides continuous vulnerability scanning, with weekly monitoring, scoring and monthly reports to identify new weaknesses, outdated software, or misconfigurations before attackers exploit them.
Your website is a public-facing asset and often the first point of attack. A properly configured Web Application Firewall filters incoming traffic and blocks malicious payloads like SQL injections, XSS attempts, and bot attacks.
Whether you’re running a simple brochure site or a complex eCommerce store, a WAF is essential. Our team helps implement and manage WAF solutions tailored to your environment.
Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks aim to overwhelm your servers and take your site or services offline. They can be devastating to customer trust, operations, and revenue.
We help clients implement DDoS mitigation solutions, from rate limiting to traffic redirection. This is to ensure business continuity in the face of volumetric or application-layer attacks.
Regular penetration testing is one of the best ways to discover hidden vulnerabilities. Our team of ethical hackers simulates real-world attacks to identify weaknesses before cybercriminals do.
We conduct comprehensive tests, both automated and manual, and deliver detailed reports with actionable remediation steps.
A significant percentage of breaches still start with human error. Phishing emails, weak passwords, and social engineering remain effective attack vectors.
We help companies roll out multi-factor authentication (MFA), improve password policies, and deliver awareness training to staff, turning your people into your first line of defence rather than your weakest link.
When a breach happens, the first few hours are critical. A well-documented incident response plan ensures your team knows exactly what to do, who to alert, how to isolate systems, and how to communicate with stakeholders.
Matrix Internet can assist in designing and testing your incident response strategy to ensure you’re prepared, not panicked.
Matrix Internet proudly supports a wide array of organisations:
We don’t just sell services we build long-term cybersecurity partnerships. Our work in European projects places us at the cutting edge of policy, innovation, and technology in the digital security space.
The stakes have never been higher. A single breach can lead to:
But with proactive planning, the risks are manageable.
Whether you’re a small retailer worried about your website, or a government agency looking for ongoing compliance and assurance, Matrix Internet has the tools, knowledge, and team to support you.
If you haven’t reviewed your cybersecurity measures recently or if you’re unsure where to start, now is the time to act. Our cybersecurity team is here to help, whether it’s through consultation, auditing, penetration testing, or continuous vulnerability monitoring.
We invite you to speak with our experts and take the first step toward a safer, more resilient digital presence.
Solid protection fast: multi-factor authentication, antivirus/firewall, intrusion detection & prevention (IDS/IPS), vulnerability scanning, and server hardening.
Staff training that sticks: short, focused sessions to teach your team how to spot phishing, social engineering, and red flags.
Backup & recovery ready: automated backups and tested restoration plans ensure that even if ransomware strikes you’re back on your feet quickly.
On‑demand support – no long contracts. When you need help responding to an incident, we’re ready to step in you are not left scrambling.
Contact Matrix Internet today to schedule a consultation or learn more about how we can support your organization’s cybersecurity journey.
By Brian Power
By Aoife O'Driscoll